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La Mauricie National Park

CLOSING – SHOULDER SEASON

The park is closed and the section of Parkway from the Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc entrance to the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre is closed to motorized vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Emergency services may be unavailable or significantly delayed during this period. Cellular phone services do not cover all of La Mauricie National Park.
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La Mauricie National Park is located in the province of Quebec, north of the city of Trois-Rivières. Its central location, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, allows you to get there in two hours from either of these cities.

Find all the information you need to plan your next adventure at this larger-than-life landmark: opening hours, fees, directions and more.

Services and information

Hours of operation

Check the dates and hours of operation of entrances and park facilities, as they vary with the seasons.

Reservations

Book a campground, an oTENTik tent, a backcountry camping getaway and more.

How to get here

Practical information to discover the park and how to get to the proper place.

Fees

Enjoy free admission for youth 17 and under, and see daily visitors fees and equipment rental fees.

Entrance and parking lots status

Find out about the status of entrances and parking lots before you visit La Mauricie National Park.

Camping and overnight accommodations

Explore the types of accommodations available, from semi-serviced camping to stays in a cabin or an oTENTik tent.

Permits and licences

Apply for a permit to organize an event, to operate a business or to use the Parks Canada’s land or infrastructure.

Equipment and facility rentals

Check out the rental fees for hiking equipment, kayaks, snowshoes, venues and more.

Accessibility

Discover trails, campgrounds and facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities.

Food service

Discover the menu offered by Auberge St-Mathieu.

Maps and brochures

View maps of campgrounds, hiking trails, cross-country ski trails and more.

Local guides and outfitters

Discover nearby attractions near La Mauricie National Park.

Weather forecast

Check the forecast and current weather conditions before each visit.

The national park can be visited by shuttle departing from Montreal and Quebec City with Navette Nature. This service enhances the public transit offer and makes La Mauricie National Park more accessible and discoverable without a personal vehicle.

Navette Nature

How to get here

Type	Location text	Location name	Address
1	La Mauricie National Park	La Mauricie National Park	Chem. de Saint-Jean-des-Piles, Shawinigan, QC G0X 2V0

Location

Chem. de Saint-Jean-des-Piles, Shawinigan, QC G0X 2V0

Phone
1-888-773-8888

Email
information@pc.gc.ca

Directions

La Mauricie National Park can be visited by car.

To access La Mauricie National Park, you have 2 options : the Saint-Mathieu entrance or the Saint-Jean-de-Piles entrance. Before you leave, consult the park map to find out which entrance to choose to get to your destination and avoid unnecessary kilometres.

Note: there are 64 km between the two entrances inside the park (via the Parkway), and 41 km outside the park.

Saint-Mathieu Entrance (open from May to October):
Leave highway 55 at exit 217 and follow the road signs towards Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc.

Geographic coordinates GPS (Google Maps): 46.64843706 , -72.96586365

Saint-Jean-des-Piles Entrance:
Leave highway 55 at exit 226 and follow the Chemin du Parc-National road sign.

Geographic coordinates GPS (Google Maps): 46.72687708 , -72.76751985

Saint-Gérard Entrance (does not give access to the Parkway):
Leave highway 55 at exit 217 and follow the road signs towards Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc. Turn left on road 351 and follow the road signs towards La Mauricie National Park, Saint-Gérard Sector.

An automated pay station is now in service. It eliminates the need for people to pay daily fees at the Saint-Mathieu or Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrances and then return to the Saint-Gérard entrance.

Geographic coordinates GPS (Google Maps): 46.65228, -72.84714

Admission to Parks Canada places is FREE for youth 17 and under. Other fees still apply.
Detailed fees list